Pierre Girardin - Puligny-Montrachet - Folatières - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

At the heart of the eponymous climate, the 2022 white Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Blanc benefits from top-notch clay-limestone soils that lend the wines their persistence and their tense, mineral profile. Aging half of it in new barrels perfectly complements this fresh and impactful register, coating the palate just right and preparing it for long-term aging, from 10 to 20 years. A great bottle for the table.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified and aged in 456-litre barrels for 12 months, 75% of which are new, then in stainless steel vats for 7 months.

Color:

Bright, clear gold.

Nose:

Smoky, licorice notes underscored by oak.

Palate:

This gastronomic cuvée, with its taut, mineral profile, offers a well-mastered, long-lasting juice.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Shellfish, pan-fried scallops, lobster in sauce, salt-crusted salmon, veal risotto, chicken with tarragon and cream.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Son of Vincent Girardin, Pierre Girardin crafts top-notch cuvées on his personal domain that showcase all the refinement of Burgundy. Whether in Meursault, Pommard, or Corton, his success is evident, with his wines expressing the utmost delicacy, infused with a style never overly influenced by aging.

We were among the first to recognize his talent and establish strong relationships; Olivier Poussier already sees him as a great winemaker and readily compares him to Jean-Marie Guffens...